MARIA

Maria is currently the drummer for bands/artists Jaala, Ajak Kwai, and Jonnine (HTRK), and has previously drummed for Mildlife, Jess Ribeiro, Francis Plagne, Evelyn Morris, Doroth, On Diamond, Horatio Luna, and JK Group. She has also worked as a session drummer for Sui Zhen, Gena Rose Bruce, Jess Cornelius, Mess Esque, Harry Angus, Chitra, Max Sharam, Ryan Downey, Grace Turner, Low Talk, Taylah Carroll, Darren Hanlen, Jade Imagine, and The General Assembly. Throughout a decade of diverse experience, she has emerged as one of Australia's finest improvisers, bringing her unique yet versatile percussive sense to countless musical situations... Maria is a drummer, composer and producer based in Narrm/Melbourne. In collaborative contexts ranging from free improvisation, jazz and contemporary composition to experimental pop, Maria contributes an acute sense of touch, placement and timbre, unashamed virtuosity and a powerful rhythmic drive.

Also known as: Maria Moles